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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 60109

Working title:

Professor - Materials Science and Engineering

Official title:

PROFESSOR(C20NN) or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR(C30NN) or ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Degree and area of specialization:

PhD or equivalent degree in Materials or a related field.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

An outstanding reputation in the field of specialty.

Principal duties:

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks new faculty at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels. Distinguished candidates with outstanding records of achievement will be considered for the Y. Austin Chang Chair in Materials Science and Engineering. The new faculty will augment and enhance present departmental strengths in research and teaching. Areas of interest include but are not limited to functional ceramics, metals, or polymers, or materials for applications in electronics, energy, or nanotechnology.

Successful candidates will be expected to have or develop an internationally recognized research program, to demonstrate leadership in creative research, to attract extramural funding, to be dedicated to excellence and innovation in both undergraduate and graduate education, and to provide service to the profession.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
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Appointment type: Faculty
Department(s): ENGR/MAT SCI & ENGR
Full time salary rate: Minimum $87,500 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: AUGUST 24, 2009
Number of positions: 2

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: DECEMBER 01, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants for tenure-track positions must provide plans for teaching and research in materials science and engineering (each two pages maximum), a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. Candidates for tenured positions must provide curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements (each two pages maximum), and contact information for five references. All materials should be sent electronically to mse.applications@engr.wisc.edu.

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #60109 to

Faculty Search Committee Chair
Department of Materials Science and EngineeringFax: 608-262-8353
1509 University Avenue
Madison WI 53706-1595

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